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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-20-21 PC Minutes*MINUTES* JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers September 20, 2021 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on September 20, 2021 and called to order at 3:18 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Commission Members absent: Councilinernbers present Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Taber Quraishi Commissioner Roy Steinhagen Commissioner Bill Little Commissioner Tom Noyola Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Alternate Commissioner Marty Craig Alternate Commissioner Erika Harris Alternate Commissioner Lauren Williams Mason Mayor Robin Mouton Mayor Pro Tern Audwin Samuel Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember Chris Durio Adina Josey, Senior Planner Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney Catherine Allen, Recording Secretary Commissioner Makin moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on August 16, 2021. Commissioner Quraishi seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 6:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2021-278: Request for Preliminary Plat approval of Doguet's Diamond D Ranch, Phase 3C, Jefferson County, Texas. Planning Commission September 20, 2021 Applicant: Donald King of Fittz & Shipman, Inc. Location: Crossing Diamond D Drive Ms. Josey presented the staff report. Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has requested preliniinary plat approval of Doguet's Diamond D Ranch Subdivision, Phase 3C. The project is located within the Planning Area of the ETJ of the City of Beaumont south of US Hwy. 90 and approximately 1. 1 miles west of Meeker Road. In December of 2016, a preliminary plat was filed that included this portion of Master Plan Drive. When the final plat was filed, this street was not included. Since it has been more than two years since the original Preliminary Plat was approved, a new Preliminary Plat is required. The applicant states that this approximate 97' section of street will allow driveway access for the previously platted lot facing Diamond D Drive, Slides of the proposed plat and master plan were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request. The applicant was present. Don King, representing Fittz and Shipman, 1405 Cornerstone Court, addressed the Commission. He stated that Diamond D Drive was constructed in 2018 as part of afinal plat. He added that the small streets extending from that street were not a part of the original plat, but that as houses have been built ou the lots, the owners have requested to have side driveway access to their homes. For this purpose, he stated they would like to extend the street approximately 97 feet, Mr. King added that they have been in contact with the county engineer's office because the county handles the street maintenance. Commissioner Steinhagen moved to approve the request for Preliminary Plat approval of Doguet's Diamond D Ranch, Phase 3C, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in file PZ2021- 278. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. 2) lIZ2021-279: Request for Preliminary Plat approval of Doguet's Diamond D Ranch, Phase 31), Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Donald King of Fittz & Shipman, Inc, Location: Crossing Diamond D Drive at Brangus Trail Drive Ms. Josey presented the staff report. Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has requested preliminary plat approval of Doguet's Diamond D Ranch Subdivision, Phase 3D. The project is located within the Planning Area of the ETJ of the City of Beaumont south of US Hwy. 90 and approximately 1. 1 miles west of Meeker Road. In December of 2016, a preliminary plat was filed that included this portion of BraligusTrail Drive. When the final plat was filed, this street was not included. Since it has been more than two years since the original Preliminary Plat was approved, a new Preliminary Plat is required. The applicant states that this approximate 69.5' section of street will allow driveway access for the previously platted lot facing Diamond D Drive. Planning Commission September 20, 2021 Slides of the proposed plat and master plan were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request. The applicant was present. Doti King, representing Fittz and Shipman, 1405 Cornerstone Court, addressed the Commission. He stated that this request was similar to the previous item and that they need to construct 69 V2feet of roadway on the west side of Diamond D Drive and to dedicate the right-of-way. Finally, lie stated that they have consulted with Meeker Water Corporation who will extend the water line with the road extension. Commissioner Steinbagen moved to approve the request for Preliminary Plat approval of Doguet's Diamond 1) Ranch, Phase 3D, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in file PZ2021- 279. Commissioner Quraishi seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. 3) PZ2021-280: Request for a Replat of a portion of Lot 10, Block 5, Fourth Street Acres, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Blythe Flukill of Access Surveyors. L.L.C. Location: 2775 S. 6'11 Street Ms. Josey presented the staff report. Blythe Hukill has requested approval of a Replat of a portion of Lot 10, Block 5, Fourth Street Acres, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The plat will divide the property located at 2775 6th Street into three (3) buildable lots. The property is located in flood zone X and the proposed lots will meet all minimum lot requirements. Water lines have not been extended along this portion of 6th Street. For the new lots to have access to water, the lines will need to be extended at the developer's expense. In addition, no utility easements have been provided. The Subdivision Ordinance Section 26.03.011 states, "Utility easements an(I ivater and server facilities shall be pl-oi,icled bj� the subdhd(ler in accordance iiith the standards cincl specifications far inininnan iiciter and sanitcwj) sewer requirements ... " Slides of the proposed replat were shown. Fourteen (14) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or opposition. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: Water lines of adequate capacity, as approved by the Water Department shall be provided at the developer's expense prior to recordation of the final plat. 2. Provide a 10' wide utility casement along the front of the properties. The applicant was not present. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. W Planning Commission September 20, 2021 Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for a Replat of a portion of 1,ot 10, Block 5, Fourth Street Acres, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in file PZ2021-280 with the following conditions: 1. Water lines of adequate capacity, as approved by the Water Department shall be provided at the developer's expense prior to recordation of the final plat. 2. Provide a 10' wide utility easement along the front of the properties. Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Mouton called the Joint Public Hearings of September 20, 2021 to order at 3:39 p.m. and explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor Mouton then turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad to conduct the Joint Public Hearings. 4) PZ2021-243: Request for the conveyance and dedication of private streets and infrastructure to the City of Beaumont. Applicant: Scott Hollenion and the heirs of the A.J. Fasulo Estate (Fig Acres Addition) Location: 2405 — 2499 Wescalder Road Chairman Nejad stated that this item had been postponed until a future meeting. 5) PZ2021-289: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an ambulatory surgery center in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family — 2) Zoning District. Applicant: Occu-Health Surgery Center Location: 6510 Folsom Drive Chairman Nejad stated that he was recusing himself from this item and turned the meeting over to Commissioner Makin to conduct this item. Ms. Josey presented the staff report. Occu-Ilealth Surgery Center is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an ambulatory surgery center at 6510 Folsom Drive. The primary use of the property will remain a clinic open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to a clinic, the applicant intends to focus on occupational medicine and surgery. Some surgeries may require an overnight stay and surgeries may be performed seven (7) days a week. The maximum number of patients staying overnight will be limited to three (3). Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Thirty-one (3 1) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or opposition. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following condition: 1. All building and fire codes related to the use must be met. The applicant was not present. L, Planning Commission September 20, 2021 Commission Makin asked for clarification on the hours of operation as the staffreport mentioned both hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and overnight stays. Ms. Josey stated that the applicant had explained to her that the business will be primarily open 9:00 to 5:00, but that at times they may receive patients requiring an overnight stay. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an ambulatory surgery center in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family — 2) Zoning District, as requested in file PZ2021-289 with the following condition: 1. All building and fire codes related to the use must be met. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0:1 (NeJad). 6) PZ2021-29 1: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow medical offices and treatment and counseling facilities, an event hall/community room and community access to sports facilities, outdoor sport fields, concerts and events as well as a community swimming pool in an RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District. Applicant: Sarah Street Wellness Group Location: 3455 Sarah Street Ms. Josey presented the staff report. Sarah Street Wellness Group is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow medical offices and treatment and counseling facilities, an event hall/community room and community access to sports facilities, outdoor sport fields, concerts and events as well as a comniunity swimming pool at 3455 Sarah Street, This property was formerly the Melton Y.M.C.A. During it's time as the Melton Y.M.C.A., most of the proposed uses occurred at this site. The proposed uses should be considered compatible with surrounding land uses. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Thirty-seven, (37) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or opposition. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following condition: 1. All Building and Fire codes related to the proposed uses must be met. Commissioner Quraishi asked about the size of the lot and Ms. Josey replied that it was about 9.65 acres. The applicant was present, Troy Marsaw, 3007 Caroline Street, Houston,TX, addressed the Commission. He stated the building will be used for many of the same activities that the former Y.M.C.A provided. Chairman Ncjad asked for further explanation of the medical services that will be provided. Mr. Marsaw stated that they would be similar to the services of the previous item presented to the COMMiSSiOD, excluding surgery. He added that it would be used for both medical and W Planning Commission September 20, 2021 recreational purposes. Chairman Nejad asked if the services Would require membership or payment and Mr. Marsaw stated that no membership would be required and the services would be free to the public. Commissioner Makin asked about the operating hours, Mr. Marsaw stated that the hours would primarily be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but they are considering after school children's activities which may require later hours. Couricilinerriber Durio spoke in favor of the request, stating that the community has been in need of these services since the closing of the Y.M.C.A. and expressing his appreciation for the project. Councilinember Samuel also spoke in support of the request and expressed appreciation for the prQject bringing whole wellness to the community, Mayor Mouton also spoke in support. She stated that the community in that area has been requesting these services in the former Y.M.C.A. building for years and expressed appreciation for Mr. Marsaw for bringing needed services to the community. The public hearing was opened on this item. Velma Blackmon, 3335 Posey St, addressed the Commission. She stated that she was a registered nurse and voter in the community and spoke in favor of the request for the services that it will provide to the community. The public hearing on this item was closed without further comment. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow medical offices and treatment and counseling facilities, an event hall/community room and community access to sports facilities, outdoor sport fields, concerts and events as well as a community swimming pool in an RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District, as requested in file PZ2021-291 with the following condition: 1. All Building and Fire codes related to the proposed uses must be met. Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. OTHER BUSINESS None. 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